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Blue Jackets' Kirill Marchenko Returns to Lineup for Tonight's Game vs. Red Wings

His return bolsters a playoff-chasing offense that has leaned on his point-per-game pace.

Overview

  • Marchenko is confirmed to play Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena against Detroit, with the game streaming on Hulu/ESPN+.
  • He missed the past four games with an injury, with reports differing on whether it occurred Nov. 22 or Nov. 24 and on the injury type.
  • The 25-year-old has 22 points in 22 games this season on eight goals and 14 assists, ranking second on Columbus in scoring.
  • Projected lines list him on a unit with Dmitri Voronkov and Adam Fantilli.
  • Columbus enters at 12-9-5 and two points back of a wild-card spot, with Florida on Saturday and Washington on Sunday.